Publisher's Synopsis
A Dominie Dismissed is a book written by Alexander S. Neill and published in 1917. The book explores the story of a Scottish schoolmaster, John Macmillan, who is dismissed from his teaching position due to his unconventional teaching methods. The story is set in a small Scottish village and depicts the struggles of Macmillan as he tries to reform the education system and challenge the traditional teaching methods of the time. The book is a commentary on the rigid and outdated educational practices prevalent in the early 20th century and advocates for a more liberal and progressive approach to education. A Dominie Dismissed is a thought-provoking and insightful read that highlights the importance of innovation and creativity in education.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.